Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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